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Brave New Planet

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Varsity Blues Scandal
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World Happiness Report
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George Floyd
Giving Tuesday
Give Directly
Kindness
Compassion

Utopia or dystopia? It’s up to us.In the 21st century, powerful technologies have been appearing at a breathtaking pace—related to the internet, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and more. They have amazing potential upsides, but we can’t ignore the serious risks that come with them.Brave New Planet is a podcast that delves deep into the most exciting and challenging scientific frontie... more

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Malcolm Gladwell sits down with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna in a special live episode of Smart Talks with IBM. They discuss the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, the transformative impact of AI on business, and how Krishna’s visi... more

According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives, but can also hugely boost your happiness. So we're teaming up with other podcasts from Hidden Brain to... more

Thomas Alva Edison helped transform America and the world. He registered over one thousand patents before he died in 1931 - and we can thank him for advances in electric power, communications technology, music recording and even the movies. But his b... more

When Michael Lewis wrote The Big Short, there was an extra character in the story: The Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the US, which bought up bad debt on the balance sheets of big Wall Street banks and trading firms. To better understand... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Maya Shankar
Psychologist and host of A Slight Change of Plans
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Katie Milkman
Professor at Wharton School and host of Choiceology
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Tim Harford
Respected journalist and economist
Cautionary Tales
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JR Martinez
Army veteran and host of Medal of Honor
Episode: How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
Michael Lewis
Best-selling author and host of Against the Rules
Episode: How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Episode: Preview: Into the Scatterbrained Minds of Team Revisionist History
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Professor of Economics and Behavioral Science at the University of Oxford and Editor of the World Happiness Report
University of Oxford
Episode: The Harms of Eating Alone: An International Day of Happiness Special from The Happiness Lab
Dr. Anne Fischel
Associate professor at Harvard Medical School and advocate for shared meals
Harvard Medical School
Episode: The Harms of Eating Alone: An International Day of Happiness Special from The Happiness Lab
Monica Murphy
A veterinarian and co-author of 'Rabid', a cultural history of rabies.
Episode: Rabies: When Monsters are Real

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 619 ratings
  • Never too old to learn …

    So much to consider ! This is an outstanding podcast . It’s engaging and fascinating stuff ! Great host, great guests !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gillgeordie
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Highly recommended!

    Insightful, incredibly relevant and inspiring at the same time. I am looking forward to many more episodes and topics. Thanks Eric Lander for doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie Jaeger
    Germany4 years ago
  • Thank you for telling me what to think.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Peter R.
    5 years ago
  • Stewardship

    An amazing podcast that will stir you to take ownership of this planet that we all share and want to leave behind as a healthy planet for the generations coming after us . Thank you for doing this .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lololullaby
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting idea, but…

    This podcast is an interesting idea and could be great. But the editing is not good and the hosting is hard to stand. Pleases get a voice coach or you should change the host. Very irritating and ruins the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Max10207
    United States5 years ago

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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
Q: Was the acquisition of Red Hat your most misunderstood decision?
Krishna discusses the initial skepticism surrounding the acquisition, which he believes is now seen as one of IBM's best strategic moves.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
Q: What's the most significant bottleneck in the development of AI?
Krishna believes that LLMs may not lead to super intelligence or AGI, and highlights the need for innovative solutions in knowledge representation.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
Q: What about AI applications in the developing world?
Krishna stresses the benefits of applying AI in developing countries to maximize effectiveness in areas like environmental restoration and healthcare.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
Q: Is it possible to reconstruct what your predictions at that age about where the company were going?
Krishna reflects on networking and video streaming as significant predictions he made back in 1990, which have ultimately manifested as foreseen.
From College Matters: Mr. Varsity Blues Claps Back
Q: You mentioned your son. I think he was probably in his 20s, I think, when the FBI approached you. Do I have that about right?
Singer discusses the difficult conversations about his family's involvement with the FBI and expresses their longstanding distrust of federal authorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brave New Planet

What is Brave New Planet about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series explores the profound implications of rapidly advancing technologies related to the internet, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and more. It navigates both the benefits and hazards of these innovations, urging listeners to consider how they can influence the future. The host engages with a variety of experts from diverse fields—ranging from healthcare to policy—to shed light on critical themes around scientific progress, ethics, and societal impact. Discussion topics frequently revolve around significant issues like climate change, mental health, and the intersection of technology and society, making it a thought-provoking resource for those interested in the challenges and opportunities posed by modern science and t... more

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2. Revisionist History
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1. Dr. Maya Shankar
2. Katie Milkman
3. Tim Harford
4. JR Martinez
5. Michael Lewis
6. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
7. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
8. Dr. Anne Fischel

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